A new discussion paper released on Friday as part of the ongoing cattle transaction levy review provides some early insights into producer feedback received so far through a national online survey, which is still open…Read More
James Nason, 27/07/2026
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it will reopen one section of the US-Mexico border to Mexican cattle imports in August, easing a ban imposed in November 2024 in response to the spread of New World screwworm in Mexico…Read More
James Nason, 27/07/2026
Independent agents from across Australia who gathered for the recent RMA Network conference in Brisbane raised more than $46,000 during the event’s gala dinner. A total of 15 charity auction items went under the auctioneers’ hammer, raising $46,196 for the Cure for Brain Cancer cause…Read More
Beef Central, 27/07/2026
NSW Farmers has warned a feral pig control pilot program for the Walgett region will not achieve coordination success with threats of hefty fines for farmers. ..Read More
About 40 Australian beef industry stakeholders with an interest in Wagyu cattle and beef production will depart next August on a 12-day AWA study tour designed to further knowledge and understanding of the Japanese Wagyu supply chain – from genetics to breeding, feeding, processing, and consumer applications in Japan’s retail and food service markets. Limited tickets remain to join the tour…Read More
Beef Central, 24/07/2026
Australian beef has been excluded, while lamb and goatmeat are included in the latest round of punitive tariffs on imported products announced by the US overnight. Effective today, the Trump administration has imposed a 12.5pc tariff on a wide range of Australian goods after accusing the Federal Government of failing to adequately police forced labour in its supply chains..Read More
Jon Condon, 24/07/2026
If you’re a manager, supervisor, team leader or any type of boss working in the meat and livestock industry, there will be times when you will have to give feedback to employees. Sometimes it will be positive and sometimes not, so you might like to consider how it is delivered…Read More
Beef Central, 24/07/2026
Australian export beef will be burdened by a second harsh import tariff in Asia for the remainder of the year, following the triggering of South Korea’s Safeguard market protection mechanism overnight…Read More
Jon Condon, 23/07/2026
Should Australia’s grassfed cattle industry have the ability to redirect levy funding between fixed investment streams as new challenges emerge, rather than waiting years for the next formal levy review?..Read More
James Nason, 23/07/2026
Is virtual fencing creating value, or is it simply helping managers capture value that was already available? The distinction is important, because profitable businesses do not maximise production, they maximise return on capital, argues agribusiness consultant John Francis…Read More
John Francis, Agrista , 23/07/2026
To celebrate the first birthday of the Week in Beef, the team decided to act on a recommendation from earlier this year to cook a steak in the air fryer – with mixed results…Read More
Eric Barker and Lydia Burton, 23/07/2026
A new compound to reduce methane emissions from cattle has been developed and tested, using a novel ‘prodrug’ approach – which is inactive when consumed, but only becomes active after it is ingested by ruminant livestock…Read More
Beef Central, 23/07/2026